DGK Becomes First Malaysian Law Firm to Expand to China

Strategically located in the Lixia District of Jinan, the 1,500-sq. ft. office, situated on the 11th floor of the China Life Insurance Building, is now fully operational following its licensing by the Chinese Judicial Department in May 2024.

The DGK Jinan opening ceremony, held on 18 February 2025, coincided with the Legal & Cross-Border Business Exchange Forum, drawing industry leaders and legal professionals from both countries. DGK’s founding partner and managing director, Dato’ David Gurupatham, emphasised the enduring trade and cultural ties between Malaysia and China, with bilateral trade reaching USD 190.24 billion. He expressed optimism about future growth in high-tech manufacturing, digital economy initiatives, green development, and tourism.

Graced by dignitaries that included Lam Yook Choi, the Minister Counselor of the Embassy of Malaysia in China, Dato Seri Dr. KK Chai, President of the Malaysia Chinese Assembly Hall, Wei Shanshan, Secretary-General and legal representative of Shandong International Chamber of Commerce and Huo Jianping, Chairman of the Partners’ Board of Shandong Bohanyuan Law Firm & Vice President of Shandong International Chamber of Commerce, the historic occasion saw the active participation of legal professionals and industry leaders from Shandong and Kuala Lumpur engaged in cross border dialogue and the exploration of new business opportunities in China and Malaysia.